A review of recent techniques in performance augmentation and evaluation metrics of Trombe walls

W Gu, G Li, A Xiermaimaiti, T Ma - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
Trombe walls are attracting considerable attention from researchers and engineers on
account of their potential ability for addressing environmental and energy crisis. However …

Solar photovoltaics deployment impact on urban temperature: review and assessment recommendations

Y He, DJC Hii, NH Wong - Building and Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Climate change necessitates widespread adoption of renewable energy for carbon
neutrality. Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are among the most viable options, particularly in …

Optimized integration of solar energy and liquefied natural gas regasification for sustainable urban development: Dynamic modeling, data-driven optimization, and …

C Yang, TUK Nutakki, MA Alghassab, S Alkhalaf… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
As sustainable urban communities continue to seek alternative energy sources, this study
explores the inclusion of renewable resources in the energy mix. With a focus on liquefied …

Solar energy advances and CO2 emissions: A comparative review of leading nations' path to sustainable future

S Kakran, JS Rathore, A Sidhu, A Kumar - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
As a radiant beacon of hope, solar energy has emerged as a promising solution, illuminating
the path toward a sustainable future. This study aims to comprehensively analyze the …

Solar energy harvesting from the photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) pavement: Energy performance analyses and comparison considering ground influence

Y Zhang, T Ma, H Yang, S Cao, Y Wang - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2023 - Elsevier
Under the carbon neutrality targets, the easy-installation low-investment photovoltaic (PV)
technology is vital, while the limited urban rooftop area and high building façade cost limit …

Study on thermal performance of a new combined perforated Metallic/Asphalt solar air heater for heating Applications: An experimental study

H Farzan, EH Zaim - Solar Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Using accessible infrastructures and combining different solar air heater types is a novel
approach that reduces environmental footprints. The current study investigates a new …

Simulation and experimental study on the energy performance of a pre-fabricated photovoltaic pavement

Y Zhang, T Ma, H Yang, Z Li, Y Wang - Applied Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Photovoltaic pavement (PVP) is an emerging technology to harvest solar energy from roads,
which could use the limited urban area renewable energy production, especially under the …

[HTML][HTML] A short review of recent studies on wastewater heat recovery systems: Types and applications

Z Wehbi, R Taher, J Faraj, M Ramadan, C Castelain… - Energy Reports, 2022 - Elsevier
Reducing energy consumption has its direct impact on the worldwide environmental status.
Smart energy processes must be adopted in order to enhance the reduction capacity of …

Triboelectric Nanogenerator‐Enabled Digital Twins in Civil Engineering Infrastructure 4.0: A Comprehensive Review

Y Pang, T He, S Liu, X Zhu, C Lee - Advanced Science, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The emergence of digital twins has ushered in a new era in civil engineering with a focus on
achieving sustainable energy supply, real‐time sensing, and rapid warning systems. These …

Eco-efficiency assessment of long-life asphalt pavement technologies

W Chen, XX Yuan - Transportation Research Part D: Transport and …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents a comprehensive eco-efficiency assessment for six promising long-life
asphalt pavement (LLAP) designs as a structural system, including the full-depth (FD), thick …